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It’s almost time to throw down in a cops vs. criminals world with Battlefield Hardline. Pre-load is now available, so you can download and install the game today and start playing the moment it's released on March 17. The only question that remains is this: will you enforce the law as the cops, or will you break it and get rich from a heist as a criminal? Get ready to hit the streets and play on both sides of the law. This is Battlefield Hardline.

As the saying goes, money talks – unless you're playing 1993's Syndicate, in which case money screams from the rooftops, controlling mankind's every move with its seductive allure. As an executive of your very own Megacorp, it's up to you to control a squad of four cybrog agents and take down the competition once and for all. And because Origin is giving away Syndicate for free with On the House, you can initiate the ultimate corporate takeover without investing any cash of your own. Just add this isometric action classic to your library and you can play it whenever you want!

Are you ready for Battlefield Hardline? In just a few short weeks, you and your friends will be able to binge on some awesome cops vs. criminals action. And between the thrilling TV-inspired crime drama campaign and all of the epic multiplayer modes, there’s plenty to go around. In fact, the developers over at Visceral Games can’t wait for you to sink your teeth into everything this new take on Battlefield has to offer. We caught up with lead multiplayer designer Thaddeus Sasser for a quick chat about what went into making Battlefield Hardline a unique and authentic Battlefield experience.

Now that the Battlefield Hardline open beta is live, gamers all over the world can get a taste of some cops vs. criminals action. Whether you’re stealing loot in Heist mode, participating in high-speed chases in Hotwire, or taking down perps in Conquest, we can’t wait for you to jump in and have an insanely fun time. And while you and your friends will no doubt develop some amazing strategies, we’ve got some special Insider Tips straight from the Battlefield Hardline developers that will help you come out on top. Are you ready to rule the streets?

Ready for the Battlefield Hardline open beta? We can't wait for you to experience a taste of the cops vs. criminals action. And while we’re excited for you to check out a new take on Battlefield, we’re also excited to reveal the official system requirements of Battlefield Hardline. If you’re planning on cranking up your display settings to the max (and you totally should – the game looks downright incredible), make sure your gaming rig has what it takes. Check out the following system requirements, which are same for both the beta and the final release of the game: Does your rig have what it takes? Find out right here.

What will you do when your hospital is overrun with vomiting, big-headed patients scrambling to spend their hard-earned money on medical support? What about when a bunch of people show up dressed like Elvis Presley and need psychological help? If you answered "hire more doctors", you're already mentally prepared for the insanity that is Theme Hospital, Bullfrog Productions' 1997 classic.Good news! The game is available for free with Origin On the House, so you can download it and start playing immediately without spending a dime.

Fact: last year was a great year for PC gamers. First-person shooters, sports games, RPGs – no matter your tastes, 2014 saw the release of tons of great titles spanning a variety of genres. But you know what? It was an equally incredible year for you, the Origin community. In fact, we thought it would be fun to share some stats with you to give you a look at what the community has been up to. Check them out right here!

Way back in 1994, Maxis released SimCity 2000 – one of the most revered city-building and management sims of all time. For a game that was released back when pagers were the hot new thing, it holds up remarkably well. But while the gameplay is as fresh as ever, SimCity 2000's many hunches of what the future would hold for mankind feel a little sillier than they might have in '94. Flying cars? Yet to be seen. Giant self-contained cities that could be launched into space to serve as colonies? Still a ways off on that one. So join us on a nostalgia-fueled journey as we take a look at 5 predictions SimCity 2000 made about the events that would come to pass in the years following its release.